Memorial Day Observances

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Honor and Remember

Memorial Wall
In observance of Memorial Day, feel free to stop in the Galleria and write a short note of appreciation and remembrance in tribute to family members or friends who made the ultimate sacrifice serving in the US armed forces. We'll post the cards on the Memorial Wall through May.

Memorial Breakfast — Thank you for joining us!
Saturday, May 18 | 8:30–10:00 AM, Crown Room

In observance of Memorial Day, everyone is invited to join us at Calvary for a hearty breakfast as we honor and remember our fallen military heroes, active duty personnel, and veterans of all branches of US military service.

Our special guest speaker will be retired US Army Brigadier General Steven R. Hawkins, who currently serves as the World Wide Overseas Director for the American Battle Monuments Commission. General Hawkins is the recipient of the Defense Meritos Service Medal, Legion of Ment with 5 Oak Leaf Clusters, Meritorious Service Medal with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters, Bronze Star Medal, and Senior Parachutist wings. He has served throughout the world, including Saudi Arabia, Germany, Bosnia, and Kuwait.

Guests will enjoy a delicious meal, great fellowship, and a meaningful Memorial Day tribute. Don't miss this patriotic morning!

Cost is $10 per person.

Memorial Day Flag Ceremony — Thank you for joining us!
Thursday, May 16 | 4:00–5:00 PM, Magnolia Memorial Gardens

Please join us for a brief ceremony as we mark the graves of over 120 veterans with American flags.

Contact: Chuck Robinson, 704.999.3104, a rmycsmrobinson@gmail.com or Jennifer Sharpless, 704.341.5417, jsharpless@calvarychurch.com

The Memorial Breakfast is a community outreach of the Calvary Military Ministry, which seeks to connect and serve active-duty military personnel, veterans, and their families of all military branches: Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard, National Guard, Army Reserves, Marine Corps Reserves, and Navy Reserves.